used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading If both refused, he was mortally offended.
BradnounUS /bræd/
a small nail
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading “Now we’re comfortable and cozy,” said the old man.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading “Now we’re comfortable and cozy,” said the old man.
someone who is a detective
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
one or the other of two
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
Gunn
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From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If both refused, he was mortally offended.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
hear with intention
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
mortallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
From this reading If both refused, he was mortally offended.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now we’re comfortable and cozy,” said the old man.
something you have to do
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading If both refused, he was mortally offended.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
with little or no delay
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading If both refused, he was mortally offended.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now we’re comfortable and cozy,” said the old man.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
be seated
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE STRUGGLE.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRUGGLE.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
precisely as stated
From this reading At times Professor Gunn became very garrulous, and on such occasions he invariably insisted that either Dick or Brad should listen to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If both refused, he was mortally offended.
we're
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From this reading “Now we’re comfortable and cozy,” said the old man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
at the time that
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
Zenas
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From this reading When Brad saw Dick had slipped away and left him with the old man he feared what was coming, and tried to edge toward the door; but Zenas promptly called him back, urged him to sit down, placed a chair before the open fire, and sat down himself.
